Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell District Hospital, Cowell Salary $29.11 - $29.42 per hour 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA4 $28.52 - $28.82 per hour 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA3 The Residential Care Worker Role The Direct Care Worker (Residential) will assist in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home. The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is accountable to the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and works in close collaboration with health professionals and is part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a WHA4 you must have c ompleted AQF Certificate III relevant to the position. Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. The Region The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state. With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here. Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care. To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health. Cowell sits on the edge of the Franklin Harbour, east coast of Eyre Peninsula, known as one of the best destinations for fishing in the country. With friendly locals, local shopping, museum with a comprehensive collection of local artefacts, plenty of white, sandy beaches to choose from, a real place for relaxation and a slower place for that work/life balance. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here. Check(s) DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 868027 Enquiries Name: Deb Clements Title: EO/DON Cowell & Cleve Campus Phone: (08) 86293000 or (08) 86282399 E-mail: debra.clements@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Monday 30th June 2025 - 11.55PM Attachments 868027 Residential Care Worker WHA4 Job Pack.pdf 868027 Residential Care Worker WHA3 Job Pack.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines